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  7. Minor Clearing and Grading Permit

    Clearing and Grading Permits

    • Clearing and Grading in Critical Areas
    • Commercial Clearing and Grading
    • Landscape and Vegetation Clearing and Grading
    • Minor Clearing and Grading
    • Plat Infrastructure Permit

    Minor Clearing and Grading Permit

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    For clearing and grading on a single-family property not combined with a building permit. (GA)

    • Landscape changes involving over 1,000 square feet of clearing and/or over 50 cubic yards of grading.
    • Construction of rockeries and modular block walls over 4 feet in height.
    • Removal of any significant tree 8 inches or greater in diameter in the R-1 zoning district in the Bridle Trails area.
    • Removal of any landmark tree 24 inches or greater in diameter and at least 20 feet tall.
    • Removal or more than 5 significant trees 8 inches or greater in diameter within any three-year period. 

    Apply for this permit online at MyBuildingPermit. When entering your Application Information, choose the following:

    1. Application type: Clearing and Grading
    2. Project type: Single Family Residential 
    3. Activity type: Trees or Vegetation Only or Landscaping and Hardscaping Only
    4. Scope of work: Tree Removal or Vegetation

    Required Documents

    The documents listed below are the minimum necessary to proceed with the application process. If you believe that a required submittal document does not apply to your project, please upload the Document Waiver Form in place of the required document. 

    • Boundary and Topographic Survey
    • Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP)
      • for projects with less than 7,000 square feet of clearing and less than 100 yards of grading, a CSWPPP Short Form for Small Construction Projects may be submitted.
    • Final Landscape Plan
    • Geotechnical Report
    • Site Plan B
    • Wetland Report

    Additional Documents and Requirements

    These items may be required during plan review, as determined by the scope of your project.

    • Right of Way Use Permit
    • Stream Typing Report
    • Only licensed contractors may remove Landmark Trees. The licensed contractor's name, address, phone number, and current and valid Washington State contractor registration number must be provided before permit issuance. 

    Fees and Timelines

    • Clearing and Grading Permit Fees
    • Permit Fee Estimator
    • Permit Processing Timelines 

    Contact

    450 110th Ave NE
    P.O. Box 90012
    Bellevue, WA 98009
    Telephone
    425-452-2019
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    711
    Email
    clearandgradereview@bellevuewa.gov
    Business Hours
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays

    Contact

    Permit Center
    Telephone
    425-452-4898
    Email
    permits@bellevuewa.gov
    Business Hours
    8 a.m to 4 p.m Weekdays
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays

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